Cross River School Children Stranded as Gov Otu Declares ‘Impromptu’ Public Holiday
Thousands of primary and secondary school children and teachers across Cross River State were stranded earlier this Thursday following the sudden declaration of a two-day public holiday by the state Governor, Bassey Otu.
Strike: FG Invites SSANU, NASU For Talks
The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities will meet with the Federal Government today (Thursday) at 11 a.m. to discuss the ongoing strike.
Abducted Doctor Regains Freedom After 10 months
A female doctor, Ganiyat Popoola, who was kidnapped on December 27, 2023, has regained her freedom after 10 months in captivity.
FCT Begins Clampdown On Abuja Street traders, beggars
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has launched a sweeping crackdown on beggars, scavengers, and street vendors, with 34 individuals detained on Monday across various parts of Abuja.
Dangote Group Invest 280 Million Dollars In CNG
The Dangote Group says it has invested over 280 million dollars in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technology and infrastructure, saying it is in demonstration of its support for President Bola Tinubu’s CNG initiative.
Helicopter Accident Claims Three In Port Harcourt
Three persons have been confirmed dead after a helicopter ditched into the waters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Odutan Recommends Splitting Of TCN As Solution To Grid Collapse
The managing director and Chief executive officer of the Association of Nigeria electricity distributors (ANED), Sunday Oduntan, has blamed the incessant collapse of the national electricity grid on lack of maintenance and dis-pro-por-tionate power generation.
Defense Headquarters Denies Reports Of Acting Chief of Army Staff Appointment
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports that it appointed a senior officer as the acting Chief of Army Staff.
DHQ Condemns Calls for Military Coup, Warns of Treason
The Defense Headquarters (DHQ) has warned against calls for a military coup in Nigeria, stating that it is a treasonable offence.
EFCC Recovers Over N200bn, Secures 3,000 Convictions in One Year
The EFCC says it has recovered over N200bn and made about 3,000 convictions in one year under the leadership of its chairman, Ola Olukoyede.